- 15 May 2026
Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Provost and Vice President (Academic and Research) and Dean of Graduate School at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), recently gave an interview in which he shared the University's educational philosophy, international strategy, future development trends, and educational achievements.
"Liberal Arts + Professional" Education Model
Professor Mok noted that HSUHK adheres to the "Liberal Arts + Professional" education model. The liberal arts component focuses on whole-person development, cultivating students' humanistic care and sense of social responsibility. The professional component provides diverse skills and career planning pathways. The two are equally emphasised, aiming to nurture versatile talents who understand the world while possessing professional competencies.
Integrating AI with Global Academic Exchange
HSUHK has established partnerships with over 100 institutions worldwide, enabling undergraduate students to study at overseas partner universities during their four years of study. Professor Mok stressed that the University guides students to leverage artificial intelligence to address common human challenges. This summer, the University is jointly organising international study programmes with the University of Oxford and University College London, allowing students to go abroad for exchanges and explore how to use AI in the service of human development, thereby enhancing their global competitiveness.
Seizing Regional Opportunities
Looking ahead, Professor Mok believes that geopolitics poses risks to global educational collaboration, but the peace and stability of Asia provide significant opportunities for Hong Kong. The national "15th Five-Year Plan" explicitly supports Hong Kong's development into a higher education hub. HSUHK will actively respond to national and Hong Kong SAR government policies, join hands with partners at home and abroad to build international platforms, promote research outcomes on the world stage, and tell the stories of Hong Kong and China.
Looking back on the University's development, what Professor Mok is most proud of is the University's steadfast commitment to the philosophy of "Care for learning, learning to care". The University values whole-person development and strives to cultivate graduates who can give back to society. Professor Mok encourages students who wish to apply to HSUHK to seize the opportunity to study in Hong Kong, work together with the University's staff and students to create a better knowledge future, and contribute to the nation.
The interview is available here: https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AzuFcFEQIh